An Adolescent Is Being Placed on a Calcium Channel Blocker

question 45

Multiple Choice

An adolescent is being placed on a calcium channel blocker. What should the nurse inform the adolescent with regard to this medication? (Select all that apply.)

• A) The medication may cause fatigue.
• B) The medication may increase heart rate.
• C) The medication may cause constipation.
• D) The medication may cause cold extremities.
• E) The medication may cause peripheral edema.

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Definitions:

Origin

Less movable attachment point of a muscle; usually the medial or proximal end of a muscle associated with the limbs; also called fixed end.

Class I Lever

A type of lever where the fulcrum is placed between the effort and the load, commonly exemplified by a seesaw.

Movable End

A term describing an object or part of a system that is free to move or be manipulated, often used in mechanical contexts.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue which is attached to bones and is responsible for the movement of the skeleton.